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There is no doubt about it: braces are a pain. Sometimes they are a literal pain, causing pain for your child. And sometimes they are a more figurative pain in the rear end—difficult to deal with, difficult to get on and off, … READ MORE

Adolescent girls are more likely than boys to have idiopathic scoliosis, or curvature of the spine from no known cause. Rigid bracing is worn to restore spine alignment by external force. It is a demanding treatment at a vulnerable … READ MORE

Tap a question What Is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways (lateral) curve of the spine, usually developing in early adolescence. About 80% of scoliosis is idiopathic which means that the cause is unknown. 1 to 2 of every 100 people … READ MORE

MAGEC, which was FDA-approved in February, is a magnetic tool that non-invasively lengthens metal back rods. In an exclusive to the Daily News, leading pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Vitale says the technology is a … READ MORE

A plastic body jacket used for a variety of diagnoses including post-operative protection, scoliosis, and vertebral fractures. Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Consists of a spinal orthosis in addition to an HKAFO for control of … READ MORE